Get Out: Acrobats, St. Valentine's Concert, Poetry in Motion
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Where/When: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus; Saturday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Why Go: Experience breathtaking acrobatics, vibrant costumes, time-honored theatrics and traditional Chinese dance performances.
Pricing: $33/$28/$24 for general admission; $31/$26/$22 for seniors, staff, alumni; $16 for CLC students; $13 for children under 12.
2. An Evening with Ralph Vaughan Williams
Where/When: Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; Sunday, Feb. 13, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy an evening of music by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and performed by Soprano Eleanor Ranney sponsored by the Friends of Ryerson Woods.
Pricing: $15 per person; $10 for friends of Ryerson Woods members.
3. Concert for St. Valentine's: Those Were the Days Radio Players with Lee Bassett and Kathryn Mann
Where/When: Grayslake Area Public Library; Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy a world-class performance of old time radio selections by the Those Were the Days Radio Players. Lee Bassett and Kathryn Mann will perform love songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin. In honor of Valentine's Day, there will be chocolate too!
Pricing: Free.
4. Zurko Antiques & Collectibles
Where/When: Lake County Fair Association; Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 13, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Shop at the premier antique market in Grayslake.
Pricing: $6 for adults; free for children 12 and under.
Where/When: College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.; Saturday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Why Go?: A special performance of the spoken word in poetry to celebrate Black History Month.
Pricing: Free.
6. Bikerman and the Jewish Avenger: Love Hurts...A Lot!
Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre; 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This live professional theatrical performance is a Valentine's Day tradition. Hear two guys share their most bizarre but true stories about dating. This show is for adults only.
Pricing: Please call the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Box Office at 847-577-2121.
7. Patty Rodgers Art Gallery Show & Classical Guitar Concert
Where/When: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church; Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Why Go?: See the one-person gallery of paintings by Patty Rodgers and listen to her classical guitar music. Taste special treats from The Vine in Grayslake and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Libertyville.
Pricing: A donation of $20 is suggested.
8. Frindle
Where/When: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; Saturday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy a story about the power of words, imagination and creativity in this live theatrical performance. This show is appropriate for kids in grades 4 - 8.
Pricing: Please call the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Box Office at 847-577-2121.
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James Lumber Center for The Performing Arts
19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL -
College of Lake County
19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL -
An Evening with Ralph Vaughan Williams
February 13, 2011 at 4:30 pm–5:30 pm21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL (Ryerson Conservation Area) -
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Ln, Grayslake, IL
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Zurko Antiques & Flea Market
January 9, 2011 / February 12, 2011 / February 13, 2011 / March 12, 2011 / March 13, 2011 / April 9, 2011 / April 10, 2011 / May 7, 2011 / May 8, 2011 / June 11, 2011 / June 12, 2011 / July 9, 2011 / July 10, 2011 / August 13, 2011 / August 14, 2011 / September 10, 2011 / September 11, 2011 / October 8, 2011 / October 9, 2011 at 10:00 am–4:00 pmLake County Fair Association (Fairgrounds) -
Lake County Fair Association
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL -
Patty Rodgers Art Gallery Show & Classical Guitar Concert
February 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm–5:00 pm -
Shepherd of The Lakes Lutheran Church
285 E Washington St, Grayslake, IL -
The Vine
101 Center St, Grayslake, IL
